Flash-based tool to create multimedia comics
Comixware is a software app that all drawing fans are going to love, especially those who like comics.
With Comixware you can create awesome comic stories by making the most of a complete multimedia library that includes images, animations, music, sound effects and typical comic graphics like text balloons and colorful exclamation marks.
Comixware's working area is all designed in Flash and makes working on your comics a real pleasure. You can drag-and-drop any elements you want to use right on the timeline, and then focus on a selected frame to add more graphic detail. You also have the possibility to preview your work of art before actually saving it. I also recommend taking a look at the Gallery section so that you can get a glimpse of what other people are creating with this program.
On the downside, using your own materials in Comixware is surprisingly difficult. They can't be added from the program's interface itself, but must be copied to a certain folder in your system in order to be selected from Comixware.
Comixware lets you create attractive animated comic movies with a manga touch. It's not the easiest comic tool in the world but it makes up for it with an original interface and a wide selection of preloaded material.
User reviews about Comixware
by Anonymous
idiosyncracy vs possibility.
comixware's arcane way of adding user materials is somewhat made up by its versatility and creative possibility, imho... More
by Anonymous
gallery exchange.
Yeah the export quality may be impressive. But it's a bit pricy for me. I think the real gem of this program is the gallery. This online forum has a lot of possibility for file sharing and work exchange. The interface is a bit confusing at first. But once you figured out the upload routine it becomes quite intuitive. The password protection feature comes in handy. I often use it to exchange slide show with friends.
Pros:
password protected movie
Cons:
movie exporter pricy More
by Anonymous
se is better.
comixware 2.1 is a good program for casual use but lacks in publishing capability. the new version of comixware, se 3.1 has much more potential in movie publishing. although the program still requires substantial user effort for content (just like any serious artistic endeavor, no quicky :), it provides a much needed movie exporter in the form of an add-on module. you pay extra ($60!!) for such add-on. But the output is riveting, very high quality picture! it's a pleasant surprise. one drawback is the program's backward requirement for quicktime compatibility. this can be a problem for mac user. but ok for windows user. i followed the instruction and it's easy to reinstall quicktime on my pc. btw, according to comixware website, you get both windows and mac version of se program by one license only. Pros:
fast, intuitive ui, easy to use, high quality export, potential for online collaboration,
Cons:
no upgrade path between 2.1 and se, requires older version of quicktime, More